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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.

House roll call 95, · H.J.Res. 139: bill details and every vote on it

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Official question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government

Failed211–207Official record ↗

Totals

211–207

14 didn’t vote

By party

PartyYesNoPresentDidn’t vote
Democrat Democrats120706
Republican Republicans210008

Every member's vote

Yes211

No207

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution…: House Vote Results